Guns 101: A Beginner's Guide to Buying and Owning Firearms

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Short Description: Are you interested in firearms, but do not know where to start? Our Guns 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Buying and Owning Firearms course will explore the major types of firearms-how to handle them and their purposes. Taking our course will provide enough information to enable students to make a decision on which type of firearm may be right for them. Also included in our class is a guide to how to manage your firearm; from carrying and firing, to storing your firearm. Our class will give students an introduction on where to shoot your gun and the types of competitions you may want to participate in. Take our Guide 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Buying and Owning Firearms to give you the best basic information of firearms prior to making your purchase!

Instructor Description: This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.

RequirementsInternet Access

Broadband or high-speed internet access is required. Broadband includes DSL, cable, and wireless connections.Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Moodle pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.Hardware

Windows hardware configurations and processors are acceptableMac computers MUST have Microsoft Window Operating Systems over Bootcamp (Bootcamp is a free download from Apple''s website)1 GB RAM minimum recommendedOperating SystemsWindows XP, Vista or 7 and Mac OS X 10 or higher with WindowsWeb BrowsersGoogle Chrome is highly recommendedInternet Explorer is not recommended as it may not display certain menus and linksCookies MUST be enabledPop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)Kindle Reader App is needed for many courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded onto your computer.)Adobe PDF ReaderMedia Plug-ins (These may be required depending on your course media.)Adobe Flash Player (Required for many courses.)Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple Quicktime, Windows Media Player, &/or Real PlayerPowerPoint Viewer (Use this if you don''t have PowerPoint)

Before purchasing a firearm, you first need to decide what you will be using the gun for. In module one, we will look at the uses of guns and the types of guns that would most best be used for specific situations. Many people do not want guns in their homes. Module one will look at the importance of both demystifying your firearm as well as securing your gun. Module one culminates with a discussion on the modern cartridge and parts of a gun.

Guns are Like Golf Clubs
What Do You Need a Gun For?
My Significant Other Doesn’t Want a Gun in the House
How Does a Gun Work
Parts of a Firearm
Guns 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Buying and Owning Firearms Module 2
Types of Guns

Module two will explore the three main categories of firearms (handguns, rifles, and shotguns). We will look at the different guns in each of the categories, what they are used for, and the basics of how to use each. Also included in module two is specialty guns and rifles and the basic occasions and/or reasons behind their purchase.

Module three will help guide you through the process of selecting which gun you might like to purchase. Also included is gun etiquette-the rules in a gun shop of how to appropriately handle a firearm. A great way to view many guns in a short period of time is to visit a gun shop. Module three will share some of the basic rules of gun shows. Ammunition selection is sometimes a difficult part in learning about firearms. Module three will go over different cartridges and bullet types, as well as the magnum gun and its use of cartridges and caliber suggestions.

Gun Etiquette
Gun Shows
The Magnum
Bullet Types
Dram Equivalent
Guns 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Buying and Owning Firearms Module 4
So I’ve Got a Gun, What Do I Do with It?

Once you have purchased a firearm, you may be ready to begin target practice, but module four will go over the importance of reading the gun manual. Module four will go over the basic care of your new firearm and the importance and responsibility you have to keep your firearms in a safe locations. Also included in module four is how to store, clean and fix your firearm, as needed.